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I am sure I may have mentioned it before but May was a
really busy month for me in various aspects of my life. My personal life was
busy and it was the same in my work life. It was even difficult to keep up
with my blog sometimes which made me sad. I felt like all I needed was to go away to
relax somewhere on holiday but alas! that was not to be. The closest I could get to a holiday spa feeling was at the Amida Spa in David Lloyd Club, Hampton*. I was
kindly invited to experience Amida Spa and choose any treatment I fancied. Of
course, it was a no- brainer that I chose the Full Body Massage because I knew
I would benefit most from it. I literally counted down the days before the
session and I was delighted to finally attend at the end of May.

Background of Amida Spa

Amida Spas are located in some David Lloyd Clubs across England. I think
majority of them are within Greater London. You can find them in Farnham,
Beckenham, Chelsea, Hampton and High Wycombe. Amida Spas offer a wide range of
spa treatments including facial therapies, massages, maternity treatments, body
treatments and even Male Spa Packages which is super ideal for Father's Day or for treat special guy in your life. They also offer variousDay Spa Packageswhere you get full access to the gym, wet spa, a choice of some selected treatments,
a light meal, etc. If you choose any other spa session when you get a Spa Package, like say the Full Body
Massage, you get an additional discount off. It’s so ideal if you want to treat
yourself, mum, sister, friend or even your boyfriend and Dad for Father’s Day.

My First Impression

I chose to attend the Amida Spa in David Lloyd Club, Hampton
because it was the closest to me as I live in South West London. I also chose
the Full Body Massage (also known as the Aromatherapy Associates Intense Muscle Release Massage) and I was also given full access to the Gym, Wet Spa and a
light meal. I have never been to the David Lloyd Gym in Hampton so I was excited as I heard it also had a golfing course. It is
located in a beautiful expanse of land and it really
looks like a holiday resort. The ambience in the club was so relaxing and I knew I was definitely
going to have an amazing day. I was welcomed by the friendly Amida Spa staff and given a
questionnaire to fill out my details/answer some questions. Then, I was ushered into the Spa room and the lovely therapist/masseuse did her introductions.
She told me about the massage I was going to get, its duration, oils to be used
and any areas I wanted her to concentrate on.

My Experience

I already mentioned that I chose a full body massage called
the Aromatherapy Associates Intense Muscle Release Massage*. I was given three
oils to choose from because the masseuse told me that the body can usually tell
what it needs via smell. She did not tell me their names at first because she
wanted my body to do the choosing. I chose the Aromatherapy Associates Light Relax Oil which
was not surprising as my body definitely needed to feel relaxed. Apparently, the Deep Relax Oil would have sent
me instantly to sleep as it is always reserved for evening Spa Treatments. She
asked me what areas I wanted her to concentrate on. I chose my head, neck
and back mainly because I am constantly sat on my desk at work and at home and
I sometimes feel some tension around these areas. Once I had chosen my oil and agreed on
the areas I wanted her to concentrate on, she left the room for little while to
give me some privacy as I undressed and got on the massage recline/bed. It was
very warm, complete with warm clean towels, and the ambience of the room was super relaxing. The lights were dim
and there was soft music was playing in the background which incorporated sounds from nature like birds chirping away and the ocean/sea. I honestly thought I would fall asleep even before the massage
started because I already felt very relaxed by the atmosphere in the spa room. I wish I could say I remembered
all her techniques but I wanted to enjoy myself and relax. She started with the Aromatherapy Associates Light Relax Oil to ease my body into relaxing. Then, she moved on to the Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel relieve some tension around my neck and back. She was really
so good; not too soft and not too firm. It was just perfect and she worked
every single muscle on my back. I have no idea how she managed to do it but I
gradually felt relaxed and I felt the tension slowly leave my body. I know it
really does not sound real but that’s exactly how I felt. I
seriously wanted to stay on the massage bed/recline forever but it was over after almost an hour (I think it may have been 45 minutes or so because I was slightly late). I had to get
dressed and go for lunch. My body seriously felt new again and I was surprised the
oils used were not greasy at all. They sunk in well and the fragrance/scent
still lingered and left a calming aura all around me until I took a shower when I got home.

Lunch Time

After I got dressed, I was given a glass of water and I allowed to take some photos as well. I then popped into the restaurant called DLICIOUS which
makes really healthy meals and snacks. Of course, you would not expect anything
unhealthy in the David Lloyd Clubs. I chose the Chicken Caesar and Kale Salad
which was really what I needed after my spa session. It was delicious, felt nutritious and surprisingly
filling. I also had a glass of lemonade
and ice. I really wish I drove down but thankfully there were good transport
links around the club in Hampton so I was home in no time.

Overall Thoughts

I am not even joking when I say I jumped on my bed when I
got home and dozed off. I have not felt as relaxed as this in a really long time. It’s an experience I know I will definitely revisit and recommend to my
friends and family. Even as I type, I still feel relaxed from the spa session
and the tension around my neck and back is nowhere to be found. Many thanks to David Lloyd Club Hampton and Amida Spa for giving me such an amazing treat. Have
you been to any Amida Spa?

*I was kindly invited to Amida Spa for this lovely Spa Day. All opinions are mine based on my experience on the day. Read myfull disclaimer here

Monday, 8 June 2015

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I've heard of the David LLoyd gyms, but never been there. Now I see it's a lot more than just a gym.The Spa experience you had there looks absolutely amazing. I would love to pamper myself with a gym session, followed by a massage.

I truly had an amazing time there!! I also did not know that David Lloyd Clubs had Spas in them. However, I think it is only in some select clubs (Farnham, Beckenham, Hampton, Chelsea, High Wycombe). I really felt very relaxed and rejuvenated...xx

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